Charlie Rock LD, one of the founding members of the hip-hop collective Terror Squad, passed away on May 6, 2023. The rapper, who was also a life coach and motivational speaker, died of a heart attack, according to Cuban Link, another original member of Terror Squad.
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Who was Charlie Rock LD?
Charlie Rock LD was a Bronx-born rapper who joined Terror Squad in the late 1990s. The group, which also included Fat Joe, Big Pun, DJ Khaled, Remy Ma, and others, rose to prominence with hits such as Lean Back and Take Me Home.
However, Charlie Rock LD’s career was interrupted by a prison sentence when he was 18 years old. He claimed that he was convicted for “not rattin on my homie” and that he got into a “shank fight defending Fat Joe” while incarcerated.
After serving his time, Charlie Rock LD reinvented himself as a life coach and motivational speaker. He also hosted a podcast called Reppin’ Da Real, where he discussed hip-hop culture and his personal journey.
How did Charlie Rock LD die?
The cause of Charlie Rock LD’s death was a heart attack, according to Cuban Link, who confirmed the news on Instagram. Cuban Link posted a video of himself and Charlie Rock LD hanging out and wrote: “Rest in peace to the big homey Charlie Rock LD … We had a lot left to do out here. May God rest your soul.”
Cuban Link also said that Charlie Rock LD was “trying to change” and that he was “doing good, he was clean, he was doing his thing, he accepted Jesus.” He added that Charlie Rock LD was “actually smiling” before he died.
No further details about the circumstances of Charlie Rock LD’s death have been revealed yet.
How did fans and friends react to Charlie Rock LD’s death?
Many fans and friends of Charlie Rock LD expressed their condolences and paid tribute to him on social media. Some praised him for his rap skills and his inspirational messages. Others shared their personal stories of how they knew him or how he helped them.
One of Charlie Rock LD’s friends wrote on Facebook that they missed his call just hours before his death. They said: “This really breaks my heart. He was such a good person and he and I had a great developing friendship. He’s even talked to my mom and daughter, that’s how close we became. I’ll definitely miss my good friend Charlie Rock LD.”
Charlie Rock LD is not the only Terror Squad member who has died. Big Pun, who was considered one of the best rappers of all time, died of a heart attack in 2000 at the age of 28.
Charlie Rock LD’s legacy will live on through his music and his motivational videos. He once said: “I’m here to tell you that you can do anything you put your mind to. You can overcome any obstacle. You can achieve any goal. You just gotta believe in yourself.”
